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Hardiness
Zones:
6-9 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate
to rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to
partial shade; dry to moist soil |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Pyramidal in youth;
upright; semi-conical to spreading with age
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Height:
60 to 100'
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Width:
50
to 75' |
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Leaf:
Star shaped leaves with
5 to 7 lobes; yellow, orange, scarlet, purple fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
Insignificant flowers;
spiny fruit
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Comments:
Fruit
is a litter problem in lawn areas; seeds eaten by birds
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Cultivars:
Click
Here for Cultivar List
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Additional Image:
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